Ramappa / Rudreshwara temple

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It is a Shiva temple built by Recherla Rudra under the patronage of  Kakatiya rulers in 1213 AD in Telangana.
          It was named after its chief sculptor Ramappa. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021.
                 It was built in Vesara style of temple architecture and very intricately carved.

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